Museum Jam
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringBring your stringed instrument and join a bluegrass jam at the Museum. Whether you are a relative newbie to jamming or a seasoned musician, you will enjoy the camaraderie as we share favorite songs and learn from one another. All ages are welcome. Listeners welcome, too. Hosted by Mary Burdette of Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
Open House: Silver Spring B&O Station
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver SpringStrike up the band and become an instant musician at a special STEAM (science/technology/engineering/arts/math) engine-powered workshop. The workshop is conducted by musician, composer, and educator Jason Mullinax in his Music Discovery Lab of unique instruments. Also featured at the historic B&O train station is real train spotting, a toy train play set, a permanent model […]
World Wetlands Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome hike to the Wetlands Area created with Great Seneca Highway was built. Learn what benefits we get from wetlands, and climb the observation tower for a bird's eye view. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Blue Jay/Nuthatch Pavilion.
Winter Birding at Black Hill
Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MDThe winter months can be an ideal time to learn more about birds and birding, and Black Hill Regional Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for this study. Each expert-guided walk in this series, intended for beginning to mid-level birders, will visit one or more sites in the park in search for waterfowl, sparrows, raptors, […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
First Sunday Juniors/Seniors Stroll
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDEnjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest moving among us, from young children to great grandparents. Binoculars recommended. Meet at the Kingfisher Outlook.
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the Seneca Creek State Park office vary each week!
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and examine shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Program takes place at the park office.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!